ZIP 41017 (Ft Mitchell, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 41017: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kenton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kenton County compares with Kentucky
Kenton County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kenton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.6 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 41.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Kentucky, Kenton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Kentucky on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Kenton County: 1.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.5 in Kentucky.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,808 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kenton County. They injured 710 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kentucky: 5.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 41017 is I-75, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (7), SR-9 (5) and US-50 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 45 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (16%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 41017 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kenton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 16 |
| I-275 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-205 Rapid Run Pike | 1 |
| CR-604 Spring Grove Ave | 1 |
| CR-639 Central Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-LITTON Rd | 1 |
| E 32nd St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kenton County) |
|---|---|
| I-0075 | 1,152 |
| I-0275 | 224 |
| US-0025 | 48 |
| Ky0017 | 47 |
| Ky0016 | 32 |
| Ky0008 | 21 |
| Ky1303 | 21 |
| Ky0236 | 17 |
ZIP 41017 at a glance
| Population | 40,719 |
| Density | 741 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,274 |
| Median home value | $293,216 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kenton County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 108 | +63% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 138 | +28% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 146 | +6% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 66 to 146. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 41017
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 41017?
Kenton County has had 1,808 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 710 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 41017?
I-75 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 41017 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 41017?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Kenton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 41017?
Garbage trucks were involved in 45 reported crashes in Kenton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 41017 compare with Kentucky for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 88.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kenton County, vs 68.4 for Kentucky.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 41017?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.